Bruins hire Jay Pandolfo, extend Providence affiliation

The Bruins announced several moves related to their development system Wednesday afternoon.

By Dan CagenDaily News staff

The Bruins announced several moves related to their development system Wednesday afternoon.

Jay Pandolfo, who played for the team in the 2013 season, was hired as a development coach. The team also extended its affiliation with the Providence Bruins, its AHL club since 1992, and named assistant general manager Don Sweeney as Providence’s GM.

Pandolfo showed interest in mentoring young players during his stint with his hometown club 18 months ago, and watched last summer’s development camp sitting next to Claude Julien.

The 39-year-old Burlingtno native and former Boston University star was one of the NHL’s top defensive forwards during his 899-game, two-Stanley Cup career.

“Jay got a good sense of how we approach things during his time as a player here,” general manager Peter Chiarelli said in a press release. “He has a real common sense approach that focuses on commitment and dedication. These are attributes that he showed also as a player and he will use in development of our younger players and prospects.”

Sweeney’s new title comes as he enters his ninth season in the front office with the team and on the heels of his interviewing for the Capitals general manager opening. This will give him added responsibility in addition to his ongoing duties, which include player development.

The Bruins love the convenience of having their AHL affiliate just an hour away, perhaps the shortest commute in the league (other New England AHL teams include Worcester and Manchester, which are affiliated with San Jose and Los Angeles, respectively). Providence is also among the best markets in the AHL, with its 8,135 average attendance last season ranking fourth in the league.

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